Modified ride-on toy cars for early power mobility: a technical report.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Children with significantly decreased mobility have limited opportunities to explore their physical and social environment. A variety of assistive technologies are available to increase mobility; however, no single device provides the level of functional mobility that children developing typically enjoy. The purpose of this technical report is to formally introduce a new power mobility option--the modified ride-on toy car.

Key points

This report will provide (a) an overview of toy car features, (b) examples of basic electrical and mechanical modifications, and (c) a brief clinical case.

Clinical implications

With creative use and customized modifications, toy cars can function as a "general learning environment" for use in the clinic, home, and

SUBMITTER: Huang HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3324847 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature